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Popcorn vs. Clif Bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Popcorn and Clif Bar

  • Popcorn has less Vitamin C, Vitamin B12, Manganese, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Calcium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin K.
  • Clif Bar covers your daily Vitamin C needs 98% more than Popcorn.

Food varieties used in this article are Snacks, popcorn, air-popped and Snacks, CLIF BAR, mixed flavors.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 103% 2.1% 29% 120% 87% 84% 153% 1% 145% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 105% 110% 36% 248% 147% 120% 126% 25% 280% 112%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +21.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5157.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +25.2%
Contains more IronIron +107.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +68.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +43.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +92.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Magnesium ~147mg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 12% 5.8% 0% 26% 19% 43% 31% 36% 0% 3% 23% 12%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 294% 1.2% 4.8% 0% 138% 87% 83% 132% 136% 165% 92% 89% 25%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +880%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +20.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +429.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +351.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +91.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +332.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +274.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2966.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +280.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +117.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 5% 78% 3%
Protein: 12.94 g
Fats: 4.54 g
Carbs: 77.78 g
Water: 3.32 g
Other: 1.42 g
15% 6% 65% 11% 3%
Protein: 14.71 g
Fats: 5.88 g
Carbs: 65.44 g
Water: 11 g
Other: 2.97 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +18.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +13.7%
Contains more FatsFats +29.5%
Contains more WaterWater +231.3%
Contains more OtherOther +109.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 24% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.637 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.318 g
31% 23% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.471 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.093 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.182 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -56.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +15.1%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~2.182g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Popcorn Clif Bar
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Popcorn Clif Bar Opinion
Calories 387kcal 346kcal Popcorn
Protein 12.94g 14.71g Clif Bar
Fats 4.54g 5.88g Clif Bar
Vitamin C 0mg 88.2mg Clif Bar
Net carbs 63.28g 58.04g Popcorn
Carbs 77.78g 65.44g Popcorn
Magnesium 144mg 147mg Clif Bar
Calcium 7mg 368mg Clif Bar
Potassium 329mg 412mg Clif Bar
Iron 3.19mg 6.62mg Clif Bar
Sugar 0.87g 31.62g Popcorn
Fiber 14.5g 7.4g Popcorn
Copper 0.262mg 0.441mg Clif Bar
Zinc 3.08mg 4.41mg Clif Bar
Starch 54.4g Popcorn
Phosphorus 358mg 294mg Popcorn
Sodium 8mg 195mg Popcorn
Vitamin A 196IU 20IU Popcorn
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 1µg Popcorn
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.24mg Popcorn
Manganese 1.113mg 2.146mg Clif Bar
Selenium 0µg 20.6µg Clif Bar
Vitamin B1 0.104mg 0.551mg Clif Bar
Vitamin B2 0.083mg 0.375mg Clif Bar
Vitamin B3 2.308mg 4.412mg Clif Bar
Vitamin B5 0.51mg 2.206mg Clif Bar
Vitamin B6 0.157mg 0.588mg Clif Bar
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.32µg Clif Bar
Vitamin K 1.2µg 36.8µg Clif Bar
Folate 31µg 118µg Clif Bar
Choline 21.2mg 46.2mg Clif Bar
Saturated Fat 0.637g 1.471g Popcorn
Monounsaturated Fat 0.95g 1.093g Clif Bar
Polyunsaturated fat 2.318g 2.182g Popcorn
Tryptophan 0.085mg Popcorn
Threonine 0.452mg Popcorn
Isoleucine 0.431mg Popcorn
Leucine 1.473mg Popcorn
Lysine 0.338mg Popcorn
Methionine 0.252mg Popcorn
Phenylalanine 0.59mg Popcorn
Valine 0.607mg Popcorn
Histidine 0.367mg Popcorn
Fructose 0.07g Popcorn

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Popcorn Clif Bar
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Popcorn
96%
Clif Bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Popcorn
131%
Clif Bar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Popcorn
Popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 187mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.834g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clif Bar
Clif Bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clif Bar
Clif Bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Clif Bar
Clif Bar is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Popcorn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167959/nutrients
  2. Clif Bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174799/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.